Definition of Vacuum
Vacuum
Va·cu·um


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A space completely devoid of matter, or a device for cleaning floors.

e.g. She used a vacuum to clean the living room carpet.

(noun)
a state of figurative emptiness, especially cause by the departure, loss, or death of someone or something that was significant in a space or situation;

e.g. They all felt the vacuum after the death of their friend.

(noun)
a device that uses a suction to create a partial vacuum, especially such a device used for cleaning (often used as "vacuum cleaner");

e.g. He used a vacuum to clean the crumbs off the carpet.

(verb)
to use a vacuum cleaner;

e.g. She wanted to vacuum the floors before her guests arrived.



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